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It will also give a greater choice of travel options for everyone, and directly benefit parents and carers with children and buggies.

Paul Goulden, chief executive of Age UK London, said: “We want London to be as accessible as possible and these changes mean that more older people will have improved access to central London and can enjoy all that the city has to offer.

"This announcement is another key step towards achieving this and we look forward to welcoming further progress over the coming years.”